Kimchi Pop 2 by Chef Son
PL · 134 Google reviewsKimchi Pop 2 by Chef Son — among the best korean in Uptown. The kind of spot that earns loyalty, not hype. Flavors that haven't been adjusted for mass appeal.
What 157 diners keep saying
What 157 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I ordered kimchi green onion pancake (Pajeon) and it came out delicious, tangy and not greasy at all. I also got the yuzu jasmine tea from their bubble tea and it was not too sweet and really good. Would definitely come back!”
“OMG!!! BUBBLE TEA WAS SOOO DELICIOUS!!! This place is soo underrated!!! Also service was on the another level. Girl who works there was so nice and sweet❤It's really hard to find good restaurants with these prices and service!!!”
“Literally the best milk tea I’ve ever had. The taro and basic black tea flavors were amazing. Each drink was $8. Service was so kind too! Can’t wait to go back!”
“Decided to finally check this place out since it’s close to me and I will definitely be coming back! The food and service AMAZINGGG. Found my new favorite spot!”
“We ordered the Cheese Dakgalbi and Doeji Bulgogi and it was ssome of the best food I have had in a long time. Amazing food, service and atmosphere 🤩 10/10 and I fully recommend.”
“We ordered the stone bowl beef bibimbap which was absolutely delicious! We got a matcha tea and blueberry yoghurt drink to accompany and I have to say their drinks are totally worth it! The staff is incredibly welcoming and attentive! Kudus to the person doing waiter/cashier/cook role all at the same time! Lovely experience!”
“이집 진짜 잘하네요~! 이런 고컬의 닭갈비와.떡볶이라니. 적당한 짭잘함과 매콤한맛! (미쿡음식이.대체적으로 좀 짜서. 힘들어하고 있었는데, 어우~좋습니다) 잠깐 시카고 여행왔다가, 막간으로 찾아온 향수병 치유에 좋습니다^^ 한국가면 생각날껏 같아요”
“great for groups or solo. self-serve side dish bar, take out and dine in and limited dinner hours only (5-9 pm) but totally worth the wait for authentic tasty diverse Korean meals! Bathroom could be better. Tv with K-pop playlist is fun. Street parking only. Have come here twice already and is my go-to for Korean food in neighborhood. Prices so reasonable for portion sizes! Tried rib-eye beef platter, and hot bulgogi, japchae noodles with chicken, and spam rolled sushi (although last two dishes were not dry). My friend loved her fried rice and dumplings!”
“Ordered pancakes but they arrived completely burned at the bottom. Since the pancakes were perfectly cut and stacked in the box, it feels like the restaurants intentionally hid the burnt side. It doesn’t make a customer feel respected and cared for. Save your money and avoid this place.”
“Fabulous food with a cozy, unpretentious vibe—the prices felt a little high when ordering, but the massive portions and fresh, high quality ingredients made it obviously well worth it. The bibimbap came out sizzling hot with the rice crispy on the sides and the curry was thick and flavorful. Will definitely be returning!”
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